άλογο
álogo/ˈa.lo.ɣo/neuter
The English word horse is translated into Greek as άλογο (álogo) or ίππος.
Meaning: members of the species ''Equus ferus'' (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| άλογο | álogo | /ˈa.lo.ɣo/ | neuter |
| ίππος | íppos | /ˈi.pos/ | masculine |
Both terms refer to members of the species Equus ferus.
Which one should you use?
άλογο is the common word for a horse, while ίππος is a more formal or poetic term often used in literature, mythology or scientific contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The neuter word άλογο has the plural form άλογα and the genitive singular form του αλόγου. The masculine word ίππος has the plural form ίπποι.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of άλογο is /ˈa.lo.ɣo/. It has three syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The common word for horse, άλογο, stems from an adjective meaning 'speechless' or 'unreasoning'.
- The word ίππος is the ancestor of many English words, such as 'hippopotamus', which literally means 'river horse'.
- The word ίππος is a 'learned borrowing', meaning it was re-introduced into the modern language from ancient texts to sound more formal.
Examples in context
- Που πήγε το άλογο;Where did the horse go?This sentence shows how to ask about the location of the άλογο.Tatoeba #4653331 by pinkmpnster, translation #4652168 by bsc2015
- Έχεις ταΐσει το άλογο;Have you fed the horse?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has fed the άλογο.Tatoeba #5433502 by Zeus, translation #2458657 by Hybrid
- Το άλογο δεν είναι άσπρο.The horse is not white.This sentence is used to describe a characteristic of the άλογο.Tatoeba #3154157 by Zeus, translation #3143476 by belvis
- Ο ίππος είναι ένα πανέμορφο ζώο.The horse is a stunning animal.
- Ο ίππος ήταν ένα αρχαίο πολεμικό μέσο στην Ελλάδα.The horse was an ancient warfare tool in Greece.
- Το άλογο είναι το αγαπημένο μου ζώο.The horse is my favorite animal.
- 23 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Anastasia and Giorgos are visiting a farm.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΚόιτα, τι όμορφο άλογο!Koita, ti omorfo alogo!Look, what a beautiful horse!
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίναι πολύ μεγάλο.Einai poly megalo.It is very big.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΜπορούμε να το χαϊδέψουμε;Boroume na to haidepsoyme?Can we pet it?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΡώτα τον ιδιοκτήτη του αλόγου.Rota ton idioktiti tou alogou.Ask the owner of the horse.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “horse” translations and entries άλογο, ίππος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries άλογο, ίππος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
